One of the fundamental traits of humanity is the need to be liked. We crave acceptance from our friends, peers, and loved ones. This isn't egotism talking; it's built into our DNA. For our long-ago ancestors, survival was a group effort - if you were banished from your tribe, you were pretty much issued a … Continue reading The Psychology of Being “Liked”
Month: March 2016
Safe Travels and Muzzles
I have never been so relieved for the start of a new week. I barely survived last week, you see, and I am being quite literal. Tuesday morning I came inches away from being hit by a car. Friday, I was bit by a dog. It was that kind of week. First off, the car: … Continue reading Safe Travels and Muzzles
The Anatomy of a Viral Post
WordPress recently shared a link to five posts that had gone viral. I was happy for these bloggers whose lives had been turned upside down with the push of the submit button. But it felt to me like a reminder of my own shortcomings. I've been blogging for 15 years, and guess how many of … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Viral Post
Lamebrains, Lurkers & Monsters
I'm afraid I might be watching too much of The Walking Dead these days, because when I got to work this morning and two coworkers were complaining about being sick my first thought was, I hope this isn't the start of the zombie apocalypse. They're both sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and lethargic. So far there is no blood … Continue reading Lamebrains, Lurkers & Monsters
Catching Up to Stonehenge
Every December(ish), I look at critics' lists of the year's best books, and add a bunch to my semi-official "To Read" list. Novels making the most recent cut include Delicious Foods, City on Fire, and The Incarnations. I am currently 39% through one of them: Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies. I bought this book because of the many glowing reviews I read. For … Continue reading Catching Up to Stonehenge
Mark My Words 